[Rdo-list] [meeting] RDO packaging meeting minutes (2015-07-15)

[Ihar Hrachyshka]

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On 07/16/2015 02:58 PM, Haïkel wrote:
>> We're still packaging python dependencies, oslo and *clients* in
>> Fedora repositories.

Sure. Meaning, we are still enforcing everyone who contributes e.g. a
neutron plugin to go thru Fedora review process and then maintain the
package there. It's not optimal.

> 
>> And we'll still do package reviews, though it's likely to be a 
>> simplified and more interactive process (bugzilla sucks for
>> package reviews).

YES!

> 
>> I still believe that delorean builds are not suitable for
>> production deployments.

Upstream does not agree with you: they are going to drop point
releases since Mitaka. Obviously, there should be some kind of
validation to add assurance it's not broken.

>> As most of production is done on RHEL/CentOS, it makes sense to
>> focus our efforts on these platforms and switch to delorean-only
>> builds for Fedora. Fedora's current model does not play well with
>> OpenStack release schedule. If they happen to allow layered
>> products, it may change but it's unlikely to happen any sooner.
> 
>> This is the best way to provide high-quality support on Fedora,
>> as we'll keep curating delorean builds and stand with every
>> commit done in stable branches and a shorter delivery time.
> 

All good. One point that I don't see addressed by you is ease of
contribution. It's my belief that enforcing contributors to pass new
package review process twice is hostile to new comers (and oldies who
need to explain that weirdness to the former).

Ihar
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